Steph would tell her that Black Mask actually enjoys pain, but for once in her life she can't afford to be distracted by chatter. The second Minako hesitates Steph throws herself at the arm holding the gun. That's what you do when you're terrified, after all: throw yourself at the danger.

"I missed you too, lovie," he jokes as she forces his wrist down with one hand and holds the slide with the other. With her on the right side of his right arm, he can't get his other arm around fast enough to grab her. She twists and throws him over her hip into the ground. A shot goes off in the process, but only hits the floor. The now-jammed weapon still in her grip, Steph viciously kicks Black Mask's head until he lets go.